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What is Anchor Tongue?

Published in Musical Articulation 1 min read

Anchor tonguing, in the context of musical articulation, involves using the tongue in a specific, less free-flowing motion when playing an instrument.

According to the provided YouTube video transcript:

  • Anchor tonguing involves using the tongue in a motion that is not a "free-floating tongue."
  • With anchor tonguing, the tongue is not articulating in different areas. Instead, it is using more of the same motion.

In essence, it's a method where the tongue's movement is more restricted and repetitive compared to allowing the tongue to move freely and articulate in varying ways.

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